PEN
Penang
Malaysia
15,060 km
9,358 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,060 km
9,358 mi / 8,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

PEN REC
Airport Name Penang International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PEN REC
ICAO Code WMKP SBRF
City Penang Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Recife
Elevation 11 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.300000, 100.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Penang (PEN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,060 kilometers (9,358 miles / 8,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Penang, it's 07:55 in Recife. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Penang (PEN) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Penang International Airport (PEN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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